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Game Changer: A Look Inside Ubisoft’s Immersive Game Experiences

Thanks to compelling narratives, innovative gameplay, and breakthrough technology, video games these days are true entertainment experiences. At the forefront of this charge, Ubisoft has inspired communities around the world to play, connect, rock out, and Just Dance. During this visit to Ubisoft’s San Francisco office, get hands-on with some of its top video-game franchises and learn about the technology that powers its innovation.

Speakers

Jason Altman

Executive Producer, Just Dance Now

Jason Altman is the executive producer ‎of Just Dance Now, the all-new mobile experience that allows users to play Just Dance tracks with their smartphones and any Internet-connected screen. He joined Ubisoft in 2011 as head of production for Ubisoft’s casual games before moving... Read More →

Paul Cross

Creative Director, Ubisoft

Paul Cross is the creative director of the Rocksmith franchise at Ubisoft, which he has led since 2007 alongside Nao Higo. Rocksmith, the first video game that teaches people to play a real guitar plugged into their console or PC, released its highly anticipated sequel, Rocksmith... Read More →

Tony Key

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ubisoft

Lesley Phord-Toy

Producer, Ubisoft

Lesley is a producer at Ubisoft Toronto working on Assassin’s Creed Unity with 12 years of experience in the video game industry. She is also president of the International Game Developers’ Association Toronto chapter. An engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo... Read More →

Monday November 10, 2014 12:45pm - 2:30pm PST
Ubisoft 625 Third Street, San Francisco, CA

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